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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 02:06 AM
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HELP FINDING TRUCK PAINT

I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO PAINT MY ORANGE 72 HIGHBOYS INNER FENDER WELL THE SAME COLOR (calypso coral orange) TO MAKE MOTOR STAND OUT BUT CANT FIND CALYPSO AEROSOL. DOES ANY ONE KNOW? IF NOT WHAT TYPE OF ORANGE IS SIMILAR ? Rustoleum orange?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 07:15 AM
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I used these guys for some touch up on my '68 and the color was very close. Calypso Coral Orange is at the top of the list at the link: 1972 Ford All Models Colors of Touch Up Paint although the entry is a bit confusing. You could call them and ask for clarification. They were helpful to me when I called with questions.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 1972fordhighboy
I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO PAINT MY ORANGE 72 HIGHBOYS INNER FENDER WELL THE SAME COLOR (calypso coral orange) TO MAKE MOTOR STAND OUT BUT CANT FIND CALYPSO AEROSOL. DOES ANY ONE KNOW? IF NOT WHAT TYPE OF ORANGE IS SIMILAR ? Rustoleum orange?
This is Rustoleum orange



I suggest visiting your local jobber for a quart of automotive calypso coral.... single stage urethane.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 08:56 AM
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TURN YOUR CAPS LOCK OFF.

Originally Posted by Coastal68
I used these guys for some touch up on my '68 and the color was very close. Calypso Coral Orange is at the top of the list at the link: 1972 Ford All Models Colors of Touch Up Paint although the entry is a bit confusing. You could call them and ask for clarification. They were helpful to me when I called with questions.
I was going to recommend these guys as well. Expensive, but how else are you going to get exact paint in aerosol?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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I suggest calling your local "Automotive" paint store. Yellow pages,google,Bing,etc. Usually they can custom mix some paint and put it in a rattle can you. Ain't cheap,but worth it IMHO.
 
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